No. 100057770

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House Fragment - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)
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House Fragment - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

Julien Gauthier
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Selected by Julien Gauthier

Wooden house fragment with the forms of a Punu mask, Gabon. PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This masks has a realistic face with protruding pursed lips, T-shaped nose, globular protruding eyes incised with a curve, high-dome forehead and characteristic ridged high coiffure, which reflect the PUNU women`s style. Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear. Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up at our gallery in Vessem (NL).

No. 100057770

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House Fragment - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

House Fragment - Punu - Gabon (No reserve price)

Wooden house fragment with the forms of a Punu mask, Gabon.
PUNU masks are thought to represent ancestors` faces. They are worn during funerals and by a Moukouji initiate who stands on stilts. This masks has a realistic face with protruding pursed lips, T-shaped nose, globular protruding eyes incised with a curve, high-dome forehead and characteristic ridged high coiffure, which reflect the PUNU women`s style.
Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear.

Tracking number will be provided. May as well be viewed or picked up at our gallery in Vessem (NL).


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